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Elections, amendments and agitations: The political story of India in 2025

India's political landscape saw many changes in 2025, with big election wins, new laws, protests and major diplomatic moves shaping the discourse. Here's a look at key events

Is Apple facing a Tim Cook succession test as leadership churn accelerates?

Apple is seeing rare top-level churn as AI setbacks, design reshuffles and succession questions collide, raising doubts about whether it can reinvent itself for the post-iPhone era

'Need to have 5 big airlines': Civil Aviation Minister amid IndiGo crisis

Ram Mohan Naidu said India needs to have five big airlines given the demand, and that has been the effort from the ministry to encourage more airlines to join the industry

NCRTC clears DPR for Namo Bharat link across Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida

The DPR for the ₹15,000-crore Namo Bharat corridor is ready, clearing the way for a new 61-km high-speed link connecting Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida

US may expand travel ban to 30+ countries. What it means for travellers?

The Trump administration signals a broader list of restricted countries, raising concerns for global mobility and future itineraries, AP reported.

IndiGo gets 24 hrs for DGCA reply as refunds hit ₹610 cr: Top updates

After major nationwide disruptions, IndiGo now has to answer the DGCA by 6 pm on Monday; the airline says operations are improving and ₹610 crore in refunds have already been cleared

HIV-free for seven years after cancer treatment, and doctors are amazed

A man treated for blood cancer has stayed HIV-free for seven years after a stem-cell transplant, even without the CCR5 mutation once seen as essential, shifting cure research

Hair-loss breakthrough: A trial drug delivered a 539% boost in hair-growth

Cosmo Pharmaceuticals says two Phase 3 trials of topical clascoterone showed statistically significant hair regrowth with side effects similar to placebo; detailed results are still awaited

At 100 years, Vande Mataram saw India 'in chains of Emergency': PM Modi

PM Modi told the Lok Sabha that the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram is a reminder of unity, recalling how its 100th year fell during the Emergency when the Constitution was weakened

China's trade surplus hits record high, crosses $1 trn for first time

China's exports were up 5.9 per cent from last year, higher than expected, while imports rose only 1.9 per cent, creating a monthly surplus of $112 billion

Why ByteDance's AI phone is getting blocked by China's biggest apps

ByteDance's Doubao-powered AI phone is facing app blocks over broad permissions and data risks; the episode is exposing a bigger fight among China's tech giants for users and control

Sharing your credit card with friend or family? The hidden risks are costly

Voluntarily sharing details with others transfers the entire legal and financial liability to the primary cardholder

After RBI's cut, PNB lowers repo-linked rates by 25 bps. Will EMIs soften?

With repo-linked rates easing, borrowers may see lighter EMIs in the next cycle

Thailand airstrikes strain Trump-brokered peace deal with Cambodia: Details

Thailand's latest airstrikes on Cambodia have strained the Trump-brokered peace pact as fresh border clashes and conflicting claims push tensions back to crisis levels

TN removes need for collateral on loans below ₹4 lakh to widen credit reach

Collateral-free loans aim to make small borrowing simpler and safer for low-income households

Crossed 40? Doctor says stop these 5 habits now to slow ageing from within

After 40, small habits start showing up in your labs, sleep and waistline; a longevity doctor explains five common mistakes to quit now to protect muscle, metabolism and long-term health

Global box-office 2025: List of top 10 biggest worldwide grossers this year

From Chinese animation to video-game adaptations and franchise revivals, 2025 delivered diverse global hits. Here are the top 10 highest-grossing films worldwide this year

At 3, Indian prodigy Sarwagya becomes youngest ever with a FIDE rating

Indian chess talent Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest to earn an official FIDE rating after winning five matches against higher-rated opponents

Winter-proof your immunity: Simple ways to stay strong and healthy

Doctors warn of rising respiratory and heart cases as pollution and cold weather set in. From a vitamin-rich diet to preventive care, here's how to keep your immunity strong this winter

Goa nightclub fire: Govt widens crackdown, confirms identity of victims

Of the 25 people who lost their lives in the blaze that erupted in the early hours of Sunday, four of them were tourists, and the others were staff members